How To Fix /IWFND/CM_CONSUMER123 - Lib 1.0 - Service Factory retrieved EDM Exception

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_CONSUMER -

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Lib 1.0 - Service Factory retrieved EDM Exception

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_CONSUMER123 - Lib 1.0 - Service Factory retrieved EDM Exception ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_CONSUMER123 Lib 1.0 - Service Factory retrieved EDM Exception typically indicates an issue related to the OData service in the SAP Gateway framework. This error is often associated with problems in the Entity Data Model (EDM) or issues with the service configuration.
  Causes:
  
  EDM Issues: The error may arise from inconsistencies or errors in the Entity Data Model (EDM) definition. This could include missing or incorrectly defined entities, properties, or associations.
  Service Configuration: The OData service might not be properly configured or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Data Issues: There could be issues with the underlying data that the OData service is trying to access, such as missing records or data type mismatches.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the OData service or the underlying data.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the service, there might be conflicts or issues with the version being called.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check EDM Definition:
  
  Review the EDM definition in the service builder (transaction code SEGW) to ensure that all entities, properties, and associations are correctly defined.
  Validate the model to check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Service Activation:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is activated in the SAP Gateway. You can do this using transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Check if the service is correctly registered and active.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Verify the underlying data in the database to ensure that it is consistent and matches the expected data types and formats.
  Check for any missing records that the service might be trying to access.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service and the underlying data. You can check this using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction code IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for detailed error logs that can provide more context about the issue.
  You can also debug the service to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Check Service Version:
  
  If there are multiple versions of the service, ensure that the correct version is being called and that it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for OData services and the SAP Gateway for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWFND/CM_CONSUMER123 Lib 1.0 - Service Factory retrieved EDM Exception error.